The two weeks before college passed faster than Alex expected. With Tony's allowance—a casual twenty to forty million dollars—Alex didn't even question how absurd that amount was for an 11-year-old. He simply used it.
The first thing he bought was the Swordsmanship Manual of Vergil Sparda, a training record that detailed the silent, ruthless style of Yamato's true wielder. With the demonic blade already in his inventory, it was the perfect match.
And so Alex trained.Every morning, every night.Sweat, slashes, teleport steps, sword-draws that cracked the air.
More than once, Tony walked into the training room and paused at the sight of his little brother swinging Yamato with eerie precision, his movements far too sharp for a child. Tony would sigh, rub his forehead, then tell JARVIS:
"Prepare something nutritious for him. Something ridiculous. He's still growing."
"Of course, sir." the AI replied every time.
When Alex wasn't training, he spent hours with Tony in the workshop. The elder Stark explained physics, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, engineering physics, and the foundations of artificial intelligence. Tony was smug every time Alex solved a problem faster than expected—but beneath that pride was a growing protectiveness. Tony was already overprotective, but seeing Alex grow stronger only made him more anxious about keeping him safe.
By the end of the two weeks, Alex could control his physical strength with near-perfect precision. The wild surges from the Dark Phoenix bloodline were now properly suppressed. His assumption?
He could fight Captain America to a draw.
That alone made him grin.
Before leaving for college, Alex opened his system panel once more:
System PanelHost: Alexander Lionel StarkTitles: Lady Killer, Reborn Person, Second Son of Howard Stark, ProdigyAge: 11
Strength: Surface Level(Normal < Surface < Sub-Father < All-Father < Single Universe < Multi-Universe < One Below All < One Above All)
Bloodline: Dark Phoenix
Talents:
Perfect Mind
Perfect Body
Space Affinity
Fire Affinity
Ope-Ope no Mi
Skills:
Maths – Advanced
Physics – Advanced
Chemistry – Intermediate
Programming & Hacking – Advanced
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) – Intermediate
Finance – Intermediate
Biology – Intermediate
Medical Knowledge – Beginner
Ope-Ope Domain – Intermediate
Healing Flames
Absolute Rebirth
(Skill Levels: Beginner < Intermediate < Advanced < Master)
System Store: Unlocked
Backpack:
Yamato (DMC)
Summon Tickets × 5
Alex closed the window with satisfaction. Everything was progressing.
He walked to the entrance of the Stark mansion, his bag slung over his shoulder. Tony stood waiting, arms crossed, trying—and failing—to hide his worry.
"You sure about this?" Tony asked.
Alex smirked. "MIT isn't a battlefield, Tony."
"With you there, I'm not so sure," Tony muttered.
Alex laughed, waved goodbye, and stepped into the future that awaited him.
Two weeks of preparation were over.College life was about to begin.